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Rumors aren't fact, shouldn't calm fears
Published Sunday, January 27, 2008
Isn’t it funny what a rumor can do? Rumors ruin lives, careers and reputations.
But last week, a rumor did something almost unheard of — it seemed to calm down what had become a fearful community.
For weeks, Natchez residents lived in fear of a mysterious stranger — or strangers. The unknown person was a serial burglar who had made a habit of breaking into houses to steal while the owners slept.
At first it seemed coincidental that a small group of houses and cars had been broken into downtown. Then another was hit and it soon became a full-blown rash of crime, ironically deep in the heart of the normally serene garden district.
Then, across town, more burglaries. Police worked the scenes, but apparently couldn’t find much hard evidence linking anyone to the crimes.
Who were these people brave enough to break into occupied houses? Logic tells most burglars to avoid any contact with people. People equal trouble.
But this burglar was cool about it, spending time to find keys left inside a car, then unlocking the house and stepping inside. Or in another case removing the putty from a window to allow the glass to be popped out in order to gain access.
No two cases apparently had much in common except that each happened in the early hours of the morning and each ramped up the level of fear in the community.
Neighbors speculated about the culprit.
Just like in the fictional TV show, “The Andy Griffith Show,” all bad things in Natchez must come from elsewhere. In Mayberry, it was Mount Pilot, N.C., Raleigh, N.C., or — heaven forbid — New York City.
Natchez is a long way from the scary unknowns of a big city, but speculation abounded.
“It’s got to be somebody from out of town, probably Baton Rouge or Alexandria,” I overheard one man say.
Another said, during what seemed to be a slight lull in the crime spree, “I bet they’ve already moved on by now.”
No such luck. The break-ins continued.
Word on the street was the suspects were two black males and one white female, a regular criminal gang.
The robberies continued and residents continued to wonder how on earth this was happening here.
People began arming themselves and getting new security systems, even new dogs in hopes the measures would help them prevent being victimized.
Most tragic, a woman lost her life to a simple mistake brought on by fear of the burglar. She was mistakenly shot by her husband.
“Surely this will end now,” one woman told me. “They’ll hear about this and stop it.”
Then, suddenly last week, after another downtown break-in, rumors flew. E-mails, phone calls and text messages reported the culprit had been arrested.
The police know who did it, talk on the street said.
Police confirmed they’d talked to a suspect, but that no one was arrested. Investigators wouldn’t confirm the man’s identity.
No real need to, however, the rumor mill had kicked into high gear.
It was no scary stranger; it was a familiar name, a nearby neighbor, so-and-so’s son. Drugs were at the heart, street talk said.
Days go by and no arrest.
No worries, though, most people seemed to get a little more calm, knowing who the threat was believed to be seemed to calm the rawest fears, a little bit of the unknown had become known.
A few days later, two more break-ins, this time in the Duncan Park area. Police said they believed their original suspect wasn’t involved.
But not to worry, the public rumor mill helped us justify that away, too. Oh, that other one, over in Duncan Park, that’s so-and-so, a different man entirely than the downtown suspect. He’s strung out on drugs, too.
It’s funny that a few rumors can calm down many of the fears that previously had sent the community into a tailspin.
On the surface, that seems like a good thing, but what happens if the guard is let down and the rumors prove to be untrue?
Kevin Cooper is publisher of The Democrat. He can be reached at 601-445-3539 or kevin.cooper@natchezdemocrat.com.
Comments
Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 12:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The houses burglarized, at first, belonged to affluent persons. After the suspect supposedly was identified, houses in not so affluent neighborhoods were broken into or attempted. I think you have at least one copy cat burglar.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 1:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
not all of us hear what we hear "in the streets". some sources are actually reliable.
Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 1:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My neighbors must have missed the news that the burgulars are still at it...looking out my door while double checking my locks, I see no outside lights on.
I sure thought my informant was reliable...but then, maybe the accomplice goes to work when the other one is being watched.
Posted by NtzMom55 (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 1:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I believe this to be truth and not rumor: That the majority of the break-ins is largely due to people seeking items to sell for the purchase of drugs. What this nation needs is an "all get-out" war against the illegal drug trade. In vesting the $400 billion spent thus far on the war against the insergency would have gone a long way in fighting against this "Cancerous American Epidemic". I do not have faith on much changing in the Middle East. Afghanistan is still the world leader in poppy production, just for it to end up back here in our streets.
Posted by cherron (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 4:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin, you seem like the person that wants an arrest, regardless of who it might be. In that case let the police arrest someone, anyone, don't even send them to trail, just go ahead and put them in prison. After reading your article it seems that all that we have worked for in this country means nothing. you do realise that linking these crimes together is as easy as trying to speak spanish if you know chinese. All these crimes have in common is that someone broke into a dwelling. In that case you can point your finger at anyone, even yourself. Let's keep people from starting a witch hunt will ya.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 6:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Cherron, I didn't get that from Kevin at all. I took as we should not let our guards down, because the "Rumer" may not be true.
NTZMOM55...I cannot remember the name, but I read where a CIA agent, back in the 1980's turned a guy loose in Los Angeles with Crack, and it spread like wildfire. It didn't take but a few years till it was in every state. It is supposedly the quickest high and the strongest addiction record.
According to that article, the powers that be do not want the drugs stopped. Too many people are becoming millionaires due to pay offs from the drug trafficing.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 7 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry for the typo above ***Rumor"
Posted by Idefinitelymight (Tom Scarborough) on January 27, 2008 at 7:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr. Cooper--your newspaper is in large measure responsible for stoking the rumor mill. These forums are filled each day with unsubstantiated rumors, irresponsible speculations, slander, venom, and racist bile. All under the cover of anonymity. Admit it, the reason the Democrat won't close these forums down, or require that users post under their actual names, is because the tremendous number of hits translates into advertising revenue from selling space on the paper's website. Viewed in this light, you have written a very cynical column here.
On another note, I respectfully disagree with you NtzMom55--we have been waging an all out war against drugs and all we have succeeded in doing is filling our prisons and entrenching the drug trade even more firmly underground. We are farther away than ever from stamping out drug use. I suggest we go in the other direction and legalize--or at least decriminalize drugs. As distasteful as the concept seems (and it strikes me that way, too), think about it. In one fell swoop it would put the dealers out of business and deprive the street gangs of the primary source of their revenue. It would reduce the staggering number of murders, armed robberies, and burglaries by lowering the price to the point where all but the most indigent addicts would not have to resort to these measures to finance their habit. And over time it would dramatically lower the population of our overcrowded prisons--perhaps by as much as 50%. Kids who are today busted for possession of a pound of pot, or an ounce of coke would not emerge from years in prison society as hardened and trained criminals, with a black mark on their record that follows them for life. The government would have a source of additional tax revenue, which it could use to fund recovery programs for those who want to kick their habits.
One of the principal arguments against the repeal of Prohibition was that it would result and a massive increase in the number of alcoholics--it didn't happen. Rates of alcoholism remained static. I submit we we would see the same result were we to decriminalize the possession of drugs for personal use. After nearly forty years, and hundreds of billions of dollars, perhaps it is time to admit that this is an unwinnable war. For those who will certainly attack me on this forum for this suggestion, I don't use drugs--heck, I don't even drink. I'm just tired of all of the wasted money, and overblown rhetoric from those who see this as a crusade the government needs to wage. All I know is that if an addict can get his fix safely and legally, he is much less likely to be breaking into my house at 4am when I am asleep and vulnerable.
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 27, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The rumor mill was alive and well before the comment section was added to the on-line paper.
I wish I had a solution for the drug problem.
Posted by itsawounderfullife (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Idefinit...to leagalize all drugs would just add to the fire, this is a battle we will always fight and we can start with our children or grandchildren. We should NEVER give up or give in.
Posted by kpage (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Idefinitely...I'm with you. I see our country today as never having learned the lesson of Prohibition. Like they say, "If you forget mistakes you made, you are bound to repeat them." As Congress fights to have our guns banned, the criminals are stockpiling their arsenals, waiting until Joe Citizen is not allowed to defend himself. Drug Lords will soon rule your streets and will be given approval by the government because of their "Constitutional rights", while we law-abiding citizens will live in constant fear.
I sure hope none of that happens, but the way it looks now, I really don't doubt it.
Posted by Idefinitelymight (Tom Scarborough) on January 27, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
wonderfullife--I hear what you are saying. It's not giving up--it is facing the problem squarely and dealing in the currency of reality. I think casting the problem in terms of fighting a war is the wrong analogy--wars are fought against an external enemy. The problem with this war is that WE are our own enemy--the enemy is the sickness within. We are fighting this war from the outside in, rather than from the inside out. No matter how much money we commit to trying to impede the flow of drugs into the country, we will never be able to eliminate the trade. Humans have been using substances to alter or escape reality since man first learned to distill alcohol. It is futile to think we will ever eliminate this behavior. Let the states regulate and tax the trade, and use the revenue for the benefit of the taxpayers.
How can putting the drug lords and street gangs out of business by making the trade unprofitable be a bad thing?
Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Idefinitely...you raise some good points, and looking at the changes after prohibition, would argue in favor of your suggestion. A couple of questions come to mind though. What are the understandings we have with other countries regarding the drug trade? How would the decrimilization of drugs affect our relations with those other countries?
Wouldn't it be a kick in the seat of their pants to take the profit away from the drug traffickers?
On the other hand, in party towns like Natchez, we stand to lose even more of our young people to drugs then, because, like the alcohol, it would be in the dining room side board for all partakers.
Posted by kcooper (Kevin Cooper) on January 27, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Idefinitelymight:
I have to agree with Gemccull on the rumor mill. It's been alive and well in Natchez LONG before we even thought about a Web site. In the case of the rumors about a possible burglary suspect, the rumors were flying long before we actually posted a story. I personally received two e-mails naming the suspect well before our newsroom staff had confirmed that the police had spoken to a possible suspect.
On your supposition that our allowing users to post comments is driven by greed, you're flat wrong. Almost without exception our online advertisers pay a flat amount per month, regardless of the traffic. We have a few exceptions, but those make up only a fraction of the total online revenue.
In addition our traffic statistics indicate that most people, while they may read comments on a story, don't continually come back to the same story again and again. Meaning that they view the story once (one page, one page view, one view for the advertisers).
And, on the anonymity question. Almost any activity online can be tracked by IP number. So if someone posted something that was truly libelous, the person libeled could almost certainly pinpoint the author's ID.
On the same topic, I'd encourage you to update our anonymity settings so you can help lead a movement on the site. To do this go to the "Your Account" link at the top of this page and change your anonymity settings. Essentially, anyone who fills this out will be verified as being "real." Their real name appears where all of the "anonymous" labels are listed now. My login shows an example of this. Perhaps if enough people will do that more credibility will be added to the comments.
thanks.
Kevin.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
About the crack being purposely spread here, possibly with government involvement
GOOGLE, "Freeway" Ricky Ross
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 27, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay, gemccull has tried to go "real" instead of "anonymous".
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 27, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin, that was simple enough.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gary, I am impressed!
I just can't do it.
I am too chicken.
I own a business, and I just can't say what I really feel without sometimes maybe jeopordizing my livelyhood.
I can't publicly say negative things about the city officials and stuff.
I know that sounds awful, but I am just too scared to put myself out there like that.
HOWEVER, I really enjoy these forums and communicating with all of you, I hope I am still welcome even though I prefer to stay anonymous.
Posted by Idefinitelymight (Tom Scarborough) on January 27, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay, Mr. Cooper--I'm in.
I do feel strongly that if the Democrat requires those who submit a letter to the editor to attach their name, then so, too, should those who submit an opinion here also be required to do so. I think it would do a lot to raise the level of discourse here.
I have to disagree with you on your statement that people tend to view the story only once--while they may only read the text of the story once, many will post multiple times in the comments section. I have clicked on this story several times today to read the newer comments. I'll accept your statement that the Democrat isn't churning the comments to raise the number of hits on the site, and hence the price of advertising.
Tom Scarborough, aka "Idefinitelymight"
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 27, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ntzmom, from what you wrote above, I understand why it may not be right for you. That's, OKAY. Your opinion is still valuable whether it is anonymous or not. Please keep posting.
I may wish in a day or so, that I should not have changed my settings for comments.
Time will tell! :o)
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you Gemccull.
I will keep calling you Gem if thats okay with you as well!
I appreciate you understanding. And I appreciate you making me feel valued! Very kind of you!
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bravo, Kevin Cooper! Ntzmom, I understand and I too will choose to stay anonymous for now. I may change my mind later, though. Gary - good for you! You are always very respectful with your posts. I don't see where anyone would fault you for that. And I hope that everyone will continue to post, regardless of whether they want their names known or not. Most people who post on here are respectful in the way they say things. I enjoy reading the comments and don't take them all to be fact. I think we are all mature enough to do the same. However, it is nice to see things from other's points of view. It has changed the way I think about certain things. That's when the comments are beneficial. Whether it's rumor or not, the fact is that someone IS breaking into occupied homes in this town. It does need to stop - regardless of who is responsible. That is enough cause for alarm.
Posted by kcooper (Kevin Cooper) on January 27, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks, Tom. I didn't mean to "call you out" with my post in a threatening way (I hope you didn't read it that way), but I'm glad you took me up on it. You're correct, having more folks put their real names on their comments would give more credibility to what's being written.
I'm not saying that some people don't sit on here and comment all day long reading the same pages over and over, just that most readers do not.
But without getting into too many numbers here (for the sake of simplicity), for example, on this column alone (as of a few minutes ago) of all of the traffic it received, 89 percent was considered "unique" or from different IP numbers and thus not likely from the same people reloading the same page every hour or so.
Hope this helps. In short, comments may generate some additional online traffic, but it's a drop in the bucket to the regular news-generated traffic and evidence indicates that most readers read stories once and only once.
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 27, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Kevin, maybe a BLURB on the home page to encourage people to change from anonymous ids to real names.
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think it's a great idea, but I would rather not post my name. I think it is much safer for men to do so than for women. There are too many creeps out there. I just don't trust people. I don't mind putting my name to my comments. I'm not ashamed of them at all, but I don't like knowing that anyone would know who I am.
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 27, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Eagles, I was not suggesting that everyone who comments go public.
If Kevin would like for more of us to go public, then post a BLURB where more people can see the request.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
females in particular cannot put their names on the internet. sure, everyone should be a lot more discreet, but girls can't put there name out there like that.
Posted by Idefinitelymight (Tom Scarborough) on January 27, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks, Kevin--that's an interesting stat--Google Analytics?
I didn't feel "called out." No worries.
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I do think it's a great idea, just not for me. It's ok Gary, I wasn't at all offended by the suggestion.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
how's California Tom?
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Did anyone google "Freeway" Ricky Moss?
It would make for great discussion on this DRUG WAR and if the gov. REALLY wants it stopped.
Posted by Idefinitelymight (Tom Scarborough) on January 27, 2008 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
peaceout--If you are implying I'm not a resident of Natchez, I'm listed in the phone book. I moved here in 2005. But, to answer your question, California is a mess!
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't think peaceout was implying that.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 8:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
oh, no idefinitelymight, i'm was'nt implying that at all. i think you're a nice guy. that's why i was surprised when i saw it was you.
and thanx eagles, as always!
Posted by Idefinitelymight (Tom Scarborough) on January 27, 2008 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
peaceout--sorry, didn't mean to be touchy. Didn't quite understand where you were coming from. Do I know you?
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yes!
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 27, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
and no offense taken. if it makes any dif, we get along, but i have'nt seen you in a while.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 1:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You’ll give up everything. Your family, your home.
Your money, your friends, you’ll be all alone.
I’ll take and I’ll take till you’ve no more to give.
When I finish with you, you’ll be lucky to live.
If you try me, be warned. THIS IS NOT A GAME.
If I’m given the chance, I’ll drive you insane.
I’ll ravage your body. I’ll control your mind.
I’ll own you completely. Your soul will be MINE.
The nightmares I’ll five you when you’re lying in bed,
And the voices you hear from inside your head.
The shakes, the sweats, and the visions you’ll see.
I want you to know, these are your gifts from me.
By then it’s too late, and you’ll know in your heart,
That you are now mine, and we shall not part.
You’ll regret that you tried me. They always do.
But you came to me. Not I to you.
You knew this would happen. How many times were you told?
But you challenged my power. You chose to be bold.
You could have said “no” and just walked away.
If you could live over, now what would you say?
My power is awesome, as I told you before.
I can take your mother and turn her into a whore.
I’ll be your master, you’ll do as I say,
Even when I tell you to go to your grave.
Now that you’ve met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It’s all up to you.
I can show you more misery than words can tell.
Come, take my hand. Let me lead you to hell.
Anonymous
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 1:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We all are pretty sure the suspects are addicted to drugs.
The following poem has been in circulation for a few years. While the origins of the piece are unknown, it is clear that the author knew firsthand the devastation of an addiction to Meth.
Hello, My Friend
I destroy homes. I tear families apart.
I take children and that’s just a start.
I’m more valued than diamonds, more precious than gold.
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.
If you need me, remember, I’m easily found.
I live all around you, in school and in town.
I live with the rich, I live with the poor.
I live just down the street, and maybe next door.
I’m made in a lab, but not one like you think.
I can be made under the kitchen sink, or in your
Child’s closet, even out in the woods.
If this scares you to death, it certainly should.
I have many names, but there’s one you’ll know best.
I’m sure you’ve heard of me. My name’s Crystal Meth.
My power is awesome. Try me. You’ll see.
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once, I might let you go.
Try me twice and I’ll own your soul.
When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie.
You’ll do what you have to, just to get high.
The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in my arms.
You’ll lie to your mother, you’ll steal from your dad.
When you see their tear, you must not feel sad.
Just forget your morals, and how you were raised.
I’ll be your conscience. I’ll teach you my ways.
I take kids from parents. I take parents from kids.
I turn people from God. I separate friends.
I’ll take everything from you, even your good looks and
Pride. I’ll be with you always, right by your side.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 1:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That posted backwards, read second one forst.
That drug is scarey stuff.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
this article makes the burgaries sound past tense!! They are not and are still ongoing with no suspect!
Posted by sandyman7 (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 8:40 a.m.
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Posted by ilovenatchez (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with Tom Scarborough. Also, if Kevin Cooper would implement a comment system where users can eventually eliminate themselves from the "discussions" of news stories, I'm sure normal readers would be gladly relieved of inane comments and unnecessary banter. One strike for posting ridiculous shout-outs to fellow commenters, another for nonsensical grammar, and the last one for foolish unfounded speculation.
We would never have to read the comments from itsawounderfullife, ntzmom, NtzMom55, peaceout, eagles, frogprincenessntz, peace007, sayitloud, buttercup26, freedom42, shedevil, or notfromnatchez ever again.
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So, read the story and don't read the comments, ilovenatchez. Nobody makes you read them. We are all commenting on the things that happen in our community and we have every right to do so.
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
And you are wrong about never having to read my comments. I would still comment. :)
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
as will I eagles! Forgot to include yourself on that list ilovenatchez......I certainly know whose comment I'll pass up.
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I never have quite understood why people complain about having to read our comments. They don't HAVE to read anything but the story!
Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gee, Hannah, you don't know how to skip over certain people's comments? Yall don't be hate'n, now, ya heah! It's as if, you feel that your opinion is the only opinion that could possibly be correct and all others are just hog-wash. Hannah do you want to be in control? You're not!
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 28, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ilovenatchez, I do not agree with all the comments. If you/we exclude ideas/comments from those who do not use the King's English, we lose!
However, I normally read each post and take it for what I think it is worth. Of course, I might be right, wrong or indifferent.
Let's keep the comment section a free flow of ideas!
Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I was wondering where gemccull came from. LOL...never figured on it being part of a name. I'm figuring the middle initial is an E?
So, why do we need to use the King's English? The last time I checked, this isn't a kingdom, and there is no king. We are free to use slanglish here ever since the Revolutionary war (the only war that was fought by Americans for OUR freedom). Tytyvm.
Posted by gemccull (Gary McCullars) on January 28, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Peace007, King's English was a term back in the old days to describe proper English.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, being the idiot I am according to ilovenatche, I simply have this to say....
BITE ME
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good for you, ntzmom!
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! GOOD GIRL NTZMOM!!
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree. I've never felt like such an idiot in my life. I don't know how I've managed to survive all these years. LOL
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks guys...us uneducated morons haveto stick together!!
LOL
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
By the way, ilovenatchez must be in that 89% that only reads the story ONCE. Of course, if that's true, she wouldn't know anything about any of us, would she?
Posted by itsawounderfullife (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ilovenatchez ITS A WOUNDERFULL LIFE!!!! If it came down to giving an ID to post I will not have a problem with that, but untill then I think ill just stay anonymous. O and like I have stated before if you dont like what I post then ummmmmm DONT READ IT!!!!!!!!
Posted by ilovenatchez2 (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Get rid of all the small talk and gossip! Why don't you guys go to a chat room somewhere? That would be far more appropriate and better suited to your needs. NO ONE wants to read all of your small talk.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How hard is to skip over our comments?
What part of SKIP OVER OUR COMMENTS do you not comprehend?
Geez, and we are the dumb ones?
(we wont join a chat room, we are happy right here)
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The majority of our comments are related to the story we are on. Get over it. That's what the comment section is for - to COMMENT on the story, share ideas and opinions. If it's such a pain in your rear to read them - DON'T. We could care less if you read them or not. I bet the majority like things just as they are, so you are in the minority on this issue and your opinion won't stop us from posting. Sorry.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
eagles, it feels get to be in the 'majority' !
Thank you for standing up to these people!
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
^^^meant that if feels GOOD to be in the majority! lol
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 6:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks, ntzmom. I really mean what I say. I do feel that the majority of the posters like things the way they are. I don't understand why some want to complain about it. The solution is so simple - just read the story and move on. I've grown to learn that you can't please everyone, so I don't even try.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yeah yal! Whatsup with that? STOP FLIPPIN COMPLAINING AND SIMPLY SKIP IT ILOVENATCHEZ2!!!!
get over yourself already
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good for you, sayitloud!
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey eagles! You KNOW I've got your back!!!
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks! I need it since I'm so ignorant. Lol
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
NOT!
they may have found the body of Stacy Peterson.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
AGAIN???
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
not Lacey. this one is Stacy. the wife of the cop, Drew Peterson.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
right....but they thought they did Friday and it turned out to be someone else.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i have'nt kept up with the news much over the weekend, but this is another one i think.
Posted by RAVENNEVERMORE (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A good lie will have traveled half way around the world while the truth is putting on her boots.
Mark Twain
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Friday on CNN they were saying some worker found a foot and a leg and then they did whatever with her and said yes it was a female and possibly strawberry blonde and when everyone got all excited thinking it was Stacey they said that NO it was not her.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
that matches the description but they're were talking like they still did'nt know if it was her or not. they said that the husband was on some radio show trying to get dates or something????? he's out of it!
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 28, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
we know RAVEN. i think that ppl will watch it from now on.
Posted by drawpaintsing (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where did you get that poem, Ntzmom?
Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sayitloud - first you say about the drug dealers "they prob are all related to the judges"
Then you say "STOP FLIPPIN COMPLAINING AND SIMPLY SKIP IT ILOVENATCHEZ2!!!!"
I can't follow, you think the drug dealers and judges are family but you love them b/c they are from natchez?
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whats wrong with YOU mike8427? I couldn't care LESS what you follow.
The comment of stop complaining and skip it was over someone saying they didn't like reading our comments to one another! May I suggest you do the sam.!
Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Apparently I ruffled your feathers a little, if you don't want people to comment on your comments, DON'T PUT THEM ON HERE. I am tired of hearing you bash Natchez, we may have our problems, but its still my hometown.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 11:57 a.m.
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Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
and in the future mike8427, do NOT direct your comments to me, I am finished with our "discussion". Got it?
Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
By the way you talk I think you are a yankee that has moved here and hate small town Mississippi life,
Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I never was having a discussion with you, just commenting on your ignorant comments. If you can't take a response, then don't type anything. Got it!
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I was BORN here!
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Drawpaintsing, I heard it years ago, but this time I googled "my name is crystal meth" and it is the first thing that pops up.
Posted by drawpaintsing (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 9:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, Ntzmom. It's a nice poem. I think it should be framed on the wall of every school in America, and required to be recited in every junior high and high school classroom. It may not solve much, but it may help some children. I like that poem. There's a lot of truth in it.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You are welcome draw, and I agree 100 percent.
I know people, good people, that for example, one good friend flew to the Super Bowl with some very well to do people. While there, she tried the drug as they all were using it.
She was hooked instantly. Lost her husband, lost custody of her kids, went to rehab, went to jail, and about 4 years later she died on the stuff.
OFF TOPIC, but I feel so bad, I think I have the flu.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 11:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
oh ntzmom, the flu?! yuck. i feel so sorry for you. check your inbox in a second.
ppl that introduce drugs to other ppl should be shot. just look what happens.
Posted by ilovenatchez2 (anonymous) on January 29, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Nobody cares a flip who went to the Super Bowl or if you've got the Flu. Stay on topic with factual comments that add value to relevant topic discussion or either get lost. This is NOT a social chat room.
Posted by peaceout (anonymous) on February 4, 2008 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hahahahahahahahaha!
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